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Shincheonji Daejeon Church Hosts Life and Faith Seminar at “New Cielo” Exhibition Hall

On October 18, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Matthias Tribe, Daejeon Church) held a special Bible seminar at its public exhibition hall, “New Cielo”, located in Yongmun-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon. The event, themed “Life, Aging, Sickness, and Death — Curse or Blessing?”, explored one of humanity’s most universal questions through a biblical lens.

A New Perspective on Life and Death

The seminar drew a large audience, including local pastors and citizens, who gathered to hear Tribe leader Jang Bang-sik, the head of Shincheonji Daejeon Church, deliver an in-depth message on the meaning of life and the path to eternal restoration.

“Life, aging, sickness, and death are four inevitable sufferings of humankind,” Jang said. “However, they are not merely a curse but a journey toward restoration.”

He explained that, according to the Bible, humans are made from dust and return to dust, but those who are born again through the seed of God’s Word receive imperishable life. Citing John 3:6, he said,

“Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit — this is the key principle of eternal life.”

He further emphasized that “Life and death are not the end, but the path to restoring our relationship with God.”



“New Cielo”: An Open Door to Understanding the Word

The event marked the first official lecture held at New Cielo, which opened in March 2025. The name “Cielo” means “heaven” in Spanish, and “New Cielo” signifies “a new heaven” — reflecting Shincheonji’s mission to help citizens directly experience and understand the Bible’s message of life and salvation.

Designed as an interactive exhibition space, New Cielo features sections displaying the history of the church, visual media, Bible consultation and experience booths, and a café-style lounge, inviting visitors to explore the faith in a comfortable, open environment.

Jang described the venue as “the door to life, where citizens can encounter the truth and experience the path to eternal life.”


Opening Faith to the Community

A representative of Shincheonji Daejeon Church noted that the seminar was a meaningful opportunity for the public to reflect on the spiritual meaning of life and death through Scripture.

“Through New Cielo, we hope to expand faith-based and cultural exchanges with the local community,” the church said.

By hosting open events like this, Shincheonji Daejeon Church aims to move beyond the image of a closed, doctrine-centered group and become a community-centered church that shares its message of hope and life with all citizens.

Going forward, New Cielo plans to hold more Bible seminars, exhibitions, and counseling programs, positioning itself as a spiritual and cultural hub for Daejeon and beyond.

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